I generally suspend my disbelief for the show, and still really enjoy the "real time" format. I do wish they had done the Redemption movie as a non-real time bit, but oh well.
I'm glad that they are out of LA for this season. It will be nice to have a change of scenery.
I think I know why Tony is mad. He doesn't have his
Cubs mug anymore. He also looks like he is being treated for lice.